Trafalgar (1973)

About this game

From the rules : Trafalgar is a game which simulates realistically a battle between two squadrons of famous ships, each of which played an important part in the Trafalgar battle. Trafalgar is an exciting game of skill. Use the wind and your tactical skills to outmaneuver the enemy, bombard his port, dismast his ships, silence his guns. Recreate the atmosphere of that famous battle. This game comes in a large box with 8 plastic ships with masts, sails etc and the battle is played out on a huge board.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 4.
• Rules load. At 1.6/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 8 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.